A Critique of the Pluralist Model : "Exclusivism" and "Inclusivism" Revisited

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  • 宗教多元主義モデルに対する批判的考察 : 「排他主義」と「包括主義」の再考
  • シュウキョウ タゲンシュギ モデル ニタイスル ヒハンテキ コウサツ : ハイタ シュギ ト ホウカツ シュギ ノ サイコウ

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For the purpose of the theology of religions or interfaith dialogue, three typologies are generally used: they are exclusivism, inclusivism and pluralism. From the viewpoint of religious pluralism, exclusivism and inclusivism have often been made the target of criticism, as old-fashioned concepts that must be superseded. In this paper, I will critically discuss the evolutionary view of history on which religious pluralism is based, that is, "supersessionism." At the same time, I will indicate that the problems with supersessionism have been reflected also in the realities of religious as well as political arenas. On top of this, I will point out that even the religions and movements categorized as being exclusive or inclusive have some factors that deserve to be commended. So far, religious pluralism has been discussed mainly in the western theological circle. I will examine the validity of such pluralism in the non-western world from the viewpoint of Islam and Japanese religions. In conclusion, I suggest that it is crucial to integrate theology of religions with contextual theology in order to relativize the western-oriented idea of pluralism.

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  • 基督教研究

    基督教研究 69 (2), 23-44, 2007-12-12

    基督教研究会

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